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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in e-learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning institutions have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can institutions make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Brunei to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle issues like poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants need to better comprehend these significant new open educational initiatives. Educators want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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