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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand these open educational endeavours. Trainers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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