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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions have to struggle with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can participants be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Aruba to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desideratum for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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