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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOCs are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online education organizations are having to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Kirkwood Community College to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these promising new open education ventures. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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