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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education undertakings. Corporations want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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