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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations must deal with today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like OpenLearning to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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