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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Madagascar to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Professors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This thrilling new book also describes the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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