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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that discusses subjects having to do with open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations are having to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can organizations ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like McHenry County College to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and lots of other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this need for knowledge the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This gripping new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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