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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in learning technology have enabled students all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Singapore to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive these important new open educational ventures. Everybody wants to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be made better. In response to this expanding demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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