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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in digital education technology are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning technology institutions are considering now that online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this crescive need for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This exciting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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