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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic education technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Columbia University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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