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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOCs are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this expanding need 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 authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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