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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in online learning technology are enabling students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Corporations want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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