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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning technology are providing the means for students in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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