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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Puerto Rico to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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