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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in elearning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These massive open courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can students guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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