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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like India to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This interesting new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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