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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in blended learning technology are enabling people all over the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions are having to deal with more than ever because learning technology is developing so fast. How can we guarantee that the education provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can participants guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Pitcairn Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Students want to understand how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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