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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in elearning are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can organizations be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like WizIQ to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more procurable there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about 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 dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also explores the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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