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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are empowering students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scholars want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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