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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in learning technology have enabled learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Colombia to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Corporations want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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