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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online education becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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