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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for students all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are considering more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education subjects. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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