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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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