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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning organizations are considering now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Trainers want to know how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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