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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology have empowered people all over the world to take classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like U.S. Virgin Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Professors want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this increasing need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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