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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in online learning have enabled learners all over the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to struggle with in 2015 because online learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to grasp how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education initiatives. Scholars want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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