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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in online learning have empowered learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to be more aware of these fascinating new open educational experiments. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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