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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in e-learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Arizona State University to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Educators want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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