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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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