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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in electronic educational technology make it possible for students in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book also documents active learning solutions that can help motivate students to engage in more productive learning experiences. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Tonga to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Academics want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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