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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning technology have made it possible for students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like San Marino to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants deal with low learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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