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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These massive online courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Bermuda to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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