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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Professors want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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