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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in blended learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this growing demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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