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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in digital education technology are empowering learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. This scholarly volume offer guidelines for educators hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning environment. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of Utah to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants need to better comprehend these important new open education ventures. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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