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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in digital education technology make it possible for students all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mauritania to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Trainers want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this need for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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