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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in online learning are empowering people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions are having to attend to today because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can learners make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like American College of Education to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants want to understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also addresses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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