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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent improvements in elearning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are considering today because online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open education ventures. Instructors want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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