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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. To handle this expanding need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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