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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in online learning have made it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a desire to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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