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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advancements in elearning have enabled learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Guernsey to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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