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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Vanuatu to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more procurable there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This new book also reviews the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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