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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New developments in blended learning technology are enabling learners all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is good? How can stakeholders make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders deal with inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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