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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like YouTube to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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