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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in distance learning are empowering students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants desire to better perceive these significant new open educational experiments. Scientists want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This gripping new book also examines the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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