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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for details the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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