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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology institutions have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants need to better grasp these fascinating new open education experiments. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding need for facts the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This exciting new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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