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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better grasp these compelling new open education initiatives. People want to understand 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 increasing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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