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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent improvements in online learning technology enable learners all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology institutions are considering now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be made better. To satisfy this demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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