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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in electronic educational technology enable learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Peru to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better understand these significant new open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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