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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in elearning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to be more aware of these open educational experiments. Professors want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This interesting new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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