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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in electronic educational technology have provided the means for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can we certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by organizations like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators get a handle on poor motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these new open education ventures. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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