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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern improvements in e-learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that distance learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational experiments. Scientists want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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