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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions have to struggle with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Scholars want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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