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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education are enabling learners in nations all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are commonly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Scholars want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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