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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in electronic education technology are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Corporations want to know how these MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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