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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest changes in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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