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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Spain to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a developing need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders want to better understand these exciting new open education undertakings. Academics want to grasp how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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