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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in learning technology have enabled students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the training provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Trainers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This interesting new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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