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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in online education technology have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations must deal with more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions ensure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Vatican City to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a desideratum to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Educators want to grasp how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desideratum for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource subjects. This stimulating new book also reviews the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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