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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to know how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also researches the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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