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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in online education are empowering humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators guarantee that the quality of these MOOCs is decent? How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these significant new open educational initiatives. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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