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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in technology-enhanced learning enable people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online education institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Meetup to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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