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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are empowering people all over the world to participate in classes via the Internet. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is improving so quickly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is satisfactory? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing demand to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and many other participants want to better understand these new open educational initiatives. Universities want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this crescive demand for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also reviews the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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