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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology have provided the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online education institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can we be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is good? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more available there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also considers the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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