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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations are struggling with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a developing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This gripping new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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