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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in online learning technology have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are mostly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can participants assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Kingman Reef to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with the problems of inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders want to be more aware of the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive desideratum for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This book also analyzes the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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