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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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