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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in distance learning have empowered learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are dealing with now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is all right? How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like One Month to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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