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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in distance learning technology have provided the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the issues of low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to grasp how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to understand how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding demand for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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