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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for learners all over the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are customarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that elearning organizations are struggling with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like University of Michigan to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding desire to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also discusses the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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