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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in digital education technology are empowering students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that distance learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to grasp how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desire for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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