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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which explores subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern developments in distance learning technology enable humans all over the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because online learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like FutureLearn to conduct these MOOCs? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Instructors want to comprehend how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing desideratum for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also articulates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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