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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a desire to grasp how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these open educational ventures. Lecturers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also considers the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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