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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. Massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we get a handle on low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational issues. This stimulating new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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