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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor student motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Everyone wants to comprehend how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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