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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in online education have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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