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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in elearning technology are enabling people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can organizations make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education topics. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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