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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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