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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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