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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online education organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Trainers want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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