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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in electronic education technology are providing the means for humans in all parts of the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. It is a challenge to motivate and engage students in online environments. There are numerous topics that e-learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Portugal to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to gain a better understanding of these new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also considers the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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