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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new advancements in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These massive open courses are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders certify that the quality control for these massive open online courses is all right? How can participants ensure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these open educational undertakings. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also examines the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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