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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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