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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes issues regarding open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. The latest advances in e-learning have empowered students in nations all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What strategies are being used by institutions like California Institute of Technology to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low motivation and high student attrition?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other stakeholders desire to gain more knowledge about these important new open educational experiments. Scientists want to perceive how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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