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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC classes are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with now that elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can we certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? Interaction, feedback and online support are the most important things that help students succeed in MOOC courses. How can participants manage inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As elearning becomes more abundant there is a demand to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to know how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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