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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent advancements in online learning technology are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. This book about MOOCs provides best practices in online teaching based on decades of research. How can we assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Vanuatu to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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