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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in blended learning technology are making it possible for learners all over the world to take part in courses online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. These massive online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online education institutions are having to attend to now that distance learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the training provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Scottsdale Community College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers manage low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding necessity to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. Universities want to know how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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