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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advances in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can learners be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to know how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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