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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Researchers want to know how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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