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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. Keeping thousands of students motivated and involved in a course is difficult for an instructor. There are many issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Universities want to grasp how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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