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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is respectable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Public servants and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this developing desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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