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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for people all around the world to take classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that distance learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so quickly. How can we make sure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can participants certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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