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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning are empowering learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are almost always free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions make sure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can stakeholders assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants want to be more aware of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing demand for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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