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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in e-learning technology make it possible for learners all over the world to take part in online classes. MOOC courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality control for these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Germany to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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