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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are enabling people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like United Kingdom to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more commonplace there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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