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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in electronic educational technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like The New School to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Teachers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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