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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in electronic education technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Professors want to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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