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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in digital education technology have made it possible for people in every nation on earth to take classes online. These online MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that e-learning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can learners be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the issues of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a necessity to gain more knowledge about how MOOC classes are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders want to better comprehend these intriguing new open education ventures. Instructors want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This authoritative new book also considers the controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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