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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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