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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these important new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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