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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Faroe Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also studies the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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