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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which researches topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new developments in online learning have enabled learners in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so swiftly. How can we assure that the quality of these MOOC classes is all right? How can organizations guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing demand to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Educators want to understand 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 need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This gripping new book also studies the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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