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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest changes in elearning technology are empowering humans all around the world to take online courses. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to deal with now that distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality control for these massively open online courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like Otis College of Art and Design to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants want to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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