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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in distance learning are enabling students in all parts of the world to take classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because elearning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Colombia to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a desire to comprehend how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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