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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to be participants in classes online. These online MOOC courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that elearning technology institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also reviews the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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