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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in e-learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can organizations be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and numerous other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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