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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in online learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Ascension to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders manage issues like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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