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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in distance learning technology make it possible for people in nations all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning institutions are having to consider in 2015 because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is decent? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like iversity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Academics want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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