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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that addresses issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in elearning are making it possible for people all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions ensure that the education provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Costa Rica to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants would like to better perceive these important new open education initiatives. Teachers want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desideratum for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This gripping new book also discusses the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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