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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in electronic education technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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