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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these exciting new open education initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also studies the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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