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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have empowered learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education experiments. Professors want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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