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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent evolvements in online education technology have empowered learners in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Poland to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This definitive new book also investigates the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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