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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage poor student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also considers the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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