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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in blended learning technology have empowered humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions guarantee that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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