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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in e-learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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