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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take courses online. Massive open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Togo to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders need to better perceive these exciting new open educational initiatives. People want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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