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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in online learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in online courses. MOOC classes are mostly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like British Antarctic Territory to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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