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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are empowering learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC classes are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are having to consider in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can participants be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other stakeholders need to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for information the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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