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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning enable humans in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to better perceive these intriguing new open education undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. To respond to this developing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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