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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 (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can stakeholders manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better comprehend these interesting new open educational experiments. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also reviews the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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