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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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