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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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