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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advances in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners all over the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Marshall Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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