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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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