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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in e-learning technology make it possible for students all over the world to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that e-learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Oman to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Professors want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This new book also investigates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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