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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advances in online learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and many other participants want to better perceive these new open education initiatives. Universities want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. To meet this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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