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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a growing desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education topics. This intriguing new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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