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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern advances in elearning technology are making it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can educators assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to understand these new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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