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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in e-learning have empowered students all around the world to be participants in online classes. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Panama to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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