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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we ensure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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