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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education organizations have to consider today because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Austria to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open education ventures. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational topics. This book also researches the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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