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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is decent? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage issues like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open education undertakings. People want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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