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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have made it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this expanding desire for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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