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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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