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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like UC Irvine to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these exciting new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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