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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in distance learning are providing the means for humans in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. MOOC classes are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource subjects. This thrilling new book also examines the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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