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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a growing desire to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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