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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in online learning have enabled students in all parts of the world to be participants in online courses. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. Massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can stakeholders make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Isle of Man to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education experiments. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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