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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in e-learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Students want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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