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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Denmark to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding desideratum to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these open educational initiatives. Academics want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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