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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in digital education technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also articulates the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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