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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is good? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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