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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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