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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Public servants want to understand how massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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