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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are ordinarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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