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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in technology-enhanced learning make it possible for learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that elearning technology institutions have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massively open online courses is decent? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Tumblr to conduct these MOOC classes? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these open education experiments. Scientists want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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