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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new improvements in e-learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These online MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can learners certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other participants desire to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational ventures. 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 respond to this growing demand for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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