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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New improvements in electronic educational technology have empowered people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants desire to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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