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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in online education technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of training provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to perceive how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to gain more knowledge about these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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