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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in online learning are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations are considering today because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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