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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advancements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. MOOC courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions must deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality control for these MOOCs is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage issues like low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders desire to better grasp the outcomes of these promising new open education initiatives. People want to perceive how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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