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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in e-learning technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is passable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing need to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to understand these open educational experiments. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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