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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in online education technology are enabling people all over the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Croatia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and lots of other participants want to be more aware of these important new open educational endeavours. Universities want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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