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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in electronic education technology have enabled people in nations all around the world to take online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this increasing desire for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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