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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates subjects relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in blended learning are making it possible for students all over the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can learners be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like UC San Diego to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Scholars want to perceive how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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