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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that learning technology institutions are having to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators manage low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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