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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in e-learning are enabling learners in all parts of the world to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that e-learning technology organizations are having to attend to in 2015 because learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is passable? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open educational endeavours. People want to know how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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