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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in elearning technology are enabling people in all parts of the world to be participants in classes online. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations must deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Duke University to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing demand to grasp how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Educators want to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This amazing new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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