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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in learning technology are providing the means for humans all over the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Professors want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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