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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning enable humans all around the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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