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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in distance learning technology enable learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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