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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOC courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to better perceive these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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