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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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