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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in online learning technology are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can teachers be assured that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more procurable there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this demand for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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