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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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