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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern gains in distance learning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants assure that the education provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Instructors want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This definitive new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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