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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in elearning make it possible for humans all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Indonesia to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better understand these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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