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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that describes subjects pertaining to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in online learning technology have provided the means for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These MOOC courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning technology institutions are dealing with in 2015 because online education technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants make sure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is tolerable? How can participants ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. People want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for information the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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