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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which investigates topics having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning are making it possible for humans all over the world to take courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for data the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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