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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in online learning are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Poland to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a growing necessity to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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