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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online learning have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing need to be aware of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational ventures. Teachers want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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