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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering humans in nations all around the world to take classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Australia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As elearning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational undertakings. Students want to better understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also examines the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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