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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in online learning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take online classes. These massive open courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology institutions have to consider today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders guarantee that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kauffman Fellows Academy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can educators handle poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these compelling new open education ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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