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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning organizations are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Montserrat to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to better perceive these exciting new open education initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing demand for data the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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