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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. New advancements in elearning technology have enabled humans in every nation on earth to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with now that online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants want to understand these important new open educational undertakings. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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