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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in elearning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOCs are mostly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can organizations assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a demand to grasp how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants desire to better grasp these intriguing new open educational ventures. Academics want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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