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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. These online MOOCs are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can participants be assured that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Google+ to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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