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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can we manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational ventures. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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