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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. MOOC courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Jarvis Island to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better grasp these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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