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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning technology enable people in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massively open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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