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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders want to better grasp these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to grasp how these massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this growing need for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the 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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