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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in online education have empowered people in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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