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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider now that e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can learners assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants would like to better comprehend these open education ventures. Universities want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also talks about the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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