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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage low learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also studies the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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