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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in digital education technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. In response to this developing need for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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