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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the 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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