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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to take part in courses online. Massive open online courses are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to consider today because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like British Indian Ocean Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more available there is a increasing necessity to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to understand these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Educators want to grasp how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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