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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in e-learning make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to be more aware of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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