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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new changes in e-learning make it possible for students all over the world to take courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that learning technology institutions are considering now that learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This book also explores the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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