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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality control for these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like University of California, Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Lecturers and numerous other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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