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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in online learning have empowered people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like China, Republic of (Taiwan) to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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