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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOCs are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning organizations must deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can institutions be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Cape Verde to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these new open education initiatives. Academics want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This inspiring new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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