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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can stakeholders assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. People want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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