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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Israel to conduct these MOOC classes? How can stakeholders handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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