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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also investigates the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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