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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in online classes. MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology organizations are having to deal with now that learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of these MOOCs is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Estonia to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desire for knowledge the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This sensational new book also talks about the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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