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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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