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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in digital education technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palau to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desideratum to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also explores the 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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