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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Ross Dependency to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desire for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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