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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like San Diego State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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