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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new gains in distance learning have empowered students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Nicaragua to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Professors want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This authoritative new book also researches the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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