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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to struggle with now that e-learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is good? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open education ventures. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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