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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in electronic education technology are making it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that elearning organizations have to deal with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Paraguay to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more prolific there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. People want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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