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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are numerous topics that elearning institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. To handle this developing need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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