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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in electronic educational technology make it possible for humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is advancing so fast. How can educators make sure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like LinkedIn to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desire to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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