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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This gripping new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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