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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for people all around the world to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the education provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Wesleyan University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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