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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in digital education technology enable students in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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