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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in e-learning technology make it possible for students in nations all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These online MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of poor motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scientists want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This intriguing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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