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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New evolvements in learning technology are empowering learners in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open education endeavours. Everyone wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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