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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning enable people in nations all aver the world to participate in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Gabon to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. To meet this need for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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