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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology are empowering humans in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to perceive how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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