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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in elearning technology have empowered people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle low motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of these important new open education initiatives. Academics want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This gripping new book also considers the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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