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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology enable humans all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open education ventures. Educators want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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