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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in e-learning technology have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are several subjects that online learning organizations are considering today because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions assure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a growing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational ventures. Professors want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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