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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New advances in electronic education technology are empowering people in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning institutions are having to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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