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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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