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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all over the world to participate in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants want to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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