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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have enabled students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online education organizations have to consider in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education ventures. Public servants want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education issues. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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