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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in digital education technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Saint Martin to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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