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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent gains in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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