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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Scholars want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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