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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this expanding need for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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