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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology are enabling humans all around the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. In response to this developing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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