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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses. Recent developments in distance learning technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massive open courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations assure that the quality of these massive open online courses is respectable? How can students make sure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education undertakings. Universities want to know how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also examines the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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