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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Scientists want to better understand how MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this need for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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