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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in online education technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend these open education experiments. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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