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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are considering today because e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Turks and Caicos Islands to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational initiatives. Professors want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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