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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few issues that elearning institutions have to consider more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Mexico to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better understand these promising new open educational endeavours. Lecturers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This sensational new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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