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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning have provided the means for humans in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. MOOC courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering now that online education technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can participants deal with the issues of low student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other participants desire to better understand these compelling new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education topics. This gripping new book also describes the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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