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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to better understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. In response to this demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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