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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New gains in online education technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive these intriguing new open educational ventures. Corporations want to know how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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