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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Guatemala to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Teachers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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