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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these exciting new open education undertakings. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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