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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to participate in online courses. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These MOOC courses are almost always free 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 developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a necessity to understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these new open educational ventures. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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