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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in online learning are providing the means for learners all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online education organizations are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can students assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Northwestern University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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