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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that studies issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to better understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This thrilling new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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