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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online education technology have enabled people all over the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to understand these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this increasing demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also describes the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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