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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which studies subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are empowering students in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that learning technology organizations have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle issues like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education undertakings. Academics want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This sensational new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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