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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in blended learning technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these significant new open education initiatives. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this growing need for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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