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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Recent developments in blended learning technology enable students all over the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are considering today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Saint Barthelemy to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these important new open educational endeavours. People want to understand how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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