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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern advances in e-learning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend these interesting new open educational initiatives. People want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This book also describes the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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