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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in distance learning have made it possible for humans in every nation on earth to take courses online. Massively open online courses are free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations make sure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these MOOCs? How can we handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desire to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education undertakings. Teachers want to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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