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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest evolvements in learning technology have provided the means for students all over the world to participate in classes online. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a increasing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these new open education initiatives. Students want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this crescive demand for knowledge the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also examines the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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