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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent advances in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are customarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are having to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desire for data the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This exciting new book also examines the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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