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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advances in distance learning technology are providing the means for people all over the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can we make sure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can stakeholders certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford Online to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low student motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other participants need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Educators want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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