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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in online education technology are enabling people all around the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because learning technology is improving so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like American Samoa to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage issues like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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