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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern changes in distance learning have provided the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education institutions must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Great Basin College to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open education endeavours. Students want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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