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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. To handle this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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