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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take courses online. MOOCs are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Intellectuals want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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