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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about subjects related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning enable people in every nation on earth to take courses online. These massively open online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that elearning technology institutions are having to struggle with more than ever because online education technology is improving so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is passable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Broward College to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a growing necessity to gain a better understanding of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource subjects. This new book also studies the key controversies associated with MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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