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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new changes in online education technology make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. These massively open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online education institutions are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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