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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in elearning are providing the means for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Queen Maud Land to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to comprehend how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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