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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can stakeholders make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a increasing desideratum to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing need for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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