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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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