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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology enable learners all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like New Zealand to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these new open education ventures. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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