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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in electronic education technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are having to attend to now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Tokelau to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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