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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. New developments in learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These massive open courses are free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that online learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What strategies are being used by institutions like Mayotte to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open educational experiments. Educators want to know how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing demand for knowledge the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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