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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are several subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations be assured that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Johnston Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Public servants want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for data the scholarly new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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