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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. Brand new changes in e-learning are enabling humans in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning organizations are having to attend to now that elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is passable? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Berklee College of Music to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing desire to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders desire to better perceive these open educational experiments. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing need for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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