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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in elearning are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can students guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Liberia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for facts the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also examines 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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