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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning have made it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this developing demand for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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