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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners all around the world to take part in online classes. MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Equatorial Guinea to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle issues like low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other participants would like to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also describes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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