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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in learning technology make it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take online classes. These massive online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also describes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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