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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New improvements in electronic educational technology are making it possible for students in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations are considering in 2015 because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders would like to better perceive the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Professors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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