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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. To respond to this crescive desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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