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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to be participants in courses online. These online MOOCs are free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Senegal to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers deal with low motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders need to be more aware of the outcomes of these new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This book also considers the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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