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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are customarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that distance learning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers make sure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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