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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics having to do with open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to better understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This new book also studies the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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