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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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