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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest developments in digital education technology are enabling students in nations all around the world to take courses online. MOOC classes are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can stakeholders make sure that the schooling provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning becomes more available there is a necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders need to better perceive these new open educational ventures. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for information the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This sensational new book also researches the most important controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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