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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in online education technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational endeavours. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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