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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to better grasp these exciting new open educational undertakings. Academics want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also researches the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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