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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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