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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational undertakings. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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