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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open education resources and massively open online courses. Recent advances in online education have provided the means for students all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Harvard University to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers get a handle on poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a growing need to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Scholars want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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