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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in elearning are enabling learners in every nation on earth to take courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with today because distance learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coral Sea Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational experiments. Public servants want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also examines the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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