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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more prolific there is a increasing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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