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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to struggle with now that blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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