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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this growing desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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