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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that e-learning institutions are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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