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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online education technology enable humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open education initiatives. Researchers want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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