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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in e-learning are empowering people all around the world to take courses online. These online MOOC courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions must deal with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Martinique to conduct these massive open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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