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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These MOOC classes are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massive open online courses is decent? How can institutions make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with the issues of inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing demand to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Public servants and numerous other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Students want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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