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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Modern improvements in e-learning make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Educators want to better understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for facts the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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