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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for learners all over the world to take courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology institutions are having to consider today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this increasing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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