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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take online courses. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning technology institutions have to consider now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Venezuela to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these open education experiments. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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