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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in online education technology are providing the means for learners in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Researchers want to know how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This intriguing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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