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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education experiments. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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