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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which describes topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are enabling people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can stakeholders manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Researchers and numerous other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive desire for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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