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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are several issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Syria to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to understand how MOOC courses can be improved. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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