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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology enable humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open education endeavours. Universities want to perceive how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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