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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers subjects regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in distance learning technology enable students all over the world to participate in online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Grenada to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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