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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in blended learning have made it possible for people all over the world to be participants in courses online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online education technology is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Switzerland to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desire to better understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Scholars want to grasp how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for data the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This exciting new book also studies the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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