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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Aland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more procurable there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This gripping new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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