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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these compelling new open education ventures. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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