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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education experiments. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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