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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in e-learning have made it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Nagorno-Karabakh to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a growing need to perceive how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants desire to better understand these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also talks about the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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