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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning make it possible for people all around the world to participate in online courses. These massively open online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning technology institutions are having to consider today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Students want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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