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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Universities want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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