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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in digital education technology are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education ventures. Teachers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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