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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Cape Verde to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Students want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also investigates the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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