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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that distance learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a increasing necessity to grasp how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to gain more knowledge about these open education endeavours. Researchers want to know how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This stimulating new book also explores the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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