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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to take part in courses online. These MOOC courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that elearning technology institutions are dealing with today because online learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can we certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Relay Graduate School of Education to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding need to grasp how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations 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 growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education issues. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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