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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take classes online. These MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations are dealing with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This definitive new book also examines 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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