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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in electronic education technology are making it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in online classes. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with now that distance learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also considers the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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