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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like The New School to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open education undertakings. People want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. To handle this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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