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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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