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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massive open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to better understand these open education undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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