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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants need to better grasp these significant new open education endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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