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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in e-learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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