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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can we guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp these new open education ventures. Everyone wants to better understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing demand for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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