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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in elearning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massively open online courses are mostly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Brown University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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