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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in digital education technology are empowering humans all around the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To handle this developing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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