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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in distance learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take online courses. Massive open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations are having to struggle with now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can participants certify that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Completion rates for online MOOCs are far less than the completion rates for traditional courses. Public servants want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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