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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in e-learning technology have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to consider now that learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is decent? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can students guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Greece to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing necessity to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these compelling new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to better understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for details the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This exciting new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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