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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take online classes. MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational ventures. Scientists want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This new book also explores the major 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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