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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies issues related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in electronic educational technology have empowered learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These massive online courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like California Institute of the Arts to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing need to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Trainers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing need for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This authoritative new book also reviews 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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