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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Cocos (Keeling) Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to understand these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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