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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend these significant new open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this crescive need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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