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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent advancements in distance learning enable learners in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by institutions like CaltechX to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with the problems of low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also describes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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