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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern advancements in distance learning are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. MOOCs are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with in 2015 because e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Lecturers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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