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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these fascinating new open education experiments. People want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This interesting new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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