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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Clipperton Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Everyone wants to know how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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