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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered people in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Cornell University to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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