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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning technology are enabling humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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