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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in online education are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are mostly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that online learning organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like New Caledonia to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding desire to better understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants want to better perceive these significant new open education initiatives. Educators want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing need for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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