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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open education resources and massive open online courses. The latest gains in distance learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology institutions are having to deal with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like State University of New York to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage issues like poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these open educational ventures. Everybody wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This amazing new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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