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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in distance learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Macau to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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