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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in learning technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are considering today because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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