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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning enable humans in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These online MOOCs are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better perceive these new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To handle this desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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