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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern changes in online learning technology are enabling students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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