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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in digital education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend these new open educational ventures. Academics want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. To meet this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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