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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are enabling humans in all parts of the world to participate in courses online. These MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Google+ to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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