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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in distance learning technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider more than ever because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like low motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more prolific there is a desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational undertakings. Universities want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing demand for data the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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