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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in electronic education technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Case Western Reserve University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other participants want to gain a better understanding of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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