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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with now that blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Norway to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these compelling new open education endeavours. Universities want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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