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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning organizations are having to deal with today because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Latvia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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