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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Syria to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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