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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in learning technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that learning technology institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders assure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing desire to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also analyzes the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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