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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. People want to understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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