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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Mali to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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