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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have enabled people all around the world to take courses online. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that online learning institutions are considering today because online education technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low student motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other stakeholders want to better understand these compelling new open educational endeavours. Instructors want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This thrilling new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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