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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions assure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners make sure that teachers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education subjects. This gripping new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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