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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses subjects related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Sierra Leone to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. People want to know how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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