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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in elearning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Students want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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