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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in digital education technology enable learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions have to deal with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for facts the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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