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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in online education technology are enabling students in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can organizations assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. Trainers want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive need for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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