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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to participate in courses online. MOOC courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can we assure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Pridnestrovie (Transnistria) to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these important new open education endeavours. Lecturers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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