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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning are empowering people in nations all aver the world to take classes online. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Boston University to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to better understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these promising new open educational endeavours. Researchers want to grasp how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desire for details the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also talks about the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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