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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in learning technology have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is passable? How can participants guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Reunion to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these promising new open education undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also explores the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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