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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage problems like low motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desideratum for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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