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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for humans all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Aruba to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Universities want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This definitive new book also addresses the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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