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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in e-learning technology enable people in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes online. Massively open online courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations have to struggle with more than ever because learning technology is improving so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can organizations make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants desire to better understand the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively 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 knowledge the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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