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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New gains in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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