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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning enable learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massively open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more prolific there is a need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Public servants want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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