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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in e-learning are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with now that learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Navassa Island to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a demand to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other participants want to better grasp these interesting new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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