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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in learning technology are empowering learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these interesting new open educational endeavours. Academics want to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive need for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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