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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in learning technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more available there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these significant new open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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