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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest advances in blended learning technology are providing the means for students all around the world to take online classes. MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions must deal with today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can we assure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Queen Maud Land to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to be aware of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education topics. This scholarly new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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