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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in online learning are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better grasp these new open education endeavours. Students 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 handle this expanding desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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