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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new evolvements in blended learning are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to consider in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can stakeholders certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Harvard University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational experiments. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the most important controversies associated with MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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