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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Educators want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. To meet this crescive need for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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