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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have enabled people all around the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also talks about the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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