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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in digital education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so fast. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these intriguing new open education experiments. People want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This amazing new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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