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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes subjects related to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes online. These MOOCs are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can students make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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