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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can learners make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like NovoEd to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Instructors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

MOOCS And Open Education