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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in digital education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these important new open educational ventures. People want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. To meet this growing desideratum for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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