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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Instructors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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