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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers get a handle on poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other participants desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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