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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in distance learning technology are enabling people in nations all around the world to take part in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are struggling with today because technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can institutions make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can students be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like San Marino to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This dramatic new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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