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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in distance learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that online learning technology organizations are dealing with more than ever because elearning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What strategies are being used by organizations like MOOEC to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to better understand how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other participants want to better comprehend these new open education undertakings. Professors want to perceive how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This exciting new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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