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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in electronic education technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online education technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can we make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? How can participants deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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