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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in distance learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions must deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is tolerable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like India to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Universities want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desideratum for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource topics. This new book also discusses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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