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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants need to better comprehend these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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