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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in distance learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can educators be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is passable? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also describes 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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