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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in online education technology have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital education technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to better grasp these fascinating new open education initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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