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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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