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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these open educational endeavours. Students want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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