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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have empowered people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are struggling with now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Burundi to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

Massively Open Online Courses (moocs)