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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these open education initiatives. Instructors want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this increasing desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major 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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