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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more widespread there is a developing need to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these open education ventures. Professors want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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