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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in online learning are empowering students all over the world to take part in online classes. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like University of Utah to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive desideratum for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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