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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that researches subjects having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning technology make it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these massive open online courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like Santa Clara University to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders desire to better comprehend these exciting new open education experiments. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding demand for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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