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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to take courses online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning technology organizations have to consider now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Intellectuals want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also addresses the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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