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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in online learning are empowering humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Netherlands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants desire to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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