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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that distance learning organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of Pennsylvania to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Researchers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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