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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These MOOC courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to consider today because learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Rutgers University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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