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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in digital education technology have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to take online courses. These online MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we be assured that the quality of these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. To satisfy this expanding need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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