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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in electronic educational technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. Instructors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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