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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are numerous topics that e-learning institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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