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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advancements in distance learning technology are making it possible for humans in all parts of the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Malta to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can stakeholders get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational experiments. Universities want to grasp how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for facts the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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