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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations have to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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