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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Brand new evolvements in elearning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. These massive open online courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that distance learning institutions are having to deal with today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. People want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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