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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in elearning technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are struggling with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also investigates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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