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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is respectable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. People want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also studies the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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