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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To respond to this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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