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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in online learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are 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 a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Babson College to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing demand to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to gain more knowledge about these important new open education ventures. Trainers want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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