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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online classes. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to understand these exciting new open educational ventures. Scientists want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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