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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advances in online education technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Facebook to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and lots of other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Scientists want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive need for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This intriguing new book also discusses the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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