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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in e-learning technology are enabling learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational ventures. Scientists want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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