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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that reviews issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in online education have made it possible for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants be assured that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can learners make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like low motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also articulates the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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