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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in electronic educational technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are dozens of new technologies emerging each year that can be used for teaching and learning. There are many subjects that learning technology institutions are having to attend to more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Grenada to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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