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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in blended learning have empowered students in nations all aver the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to struggle with in 2015 because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Massachusetts Institute of Technology to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more commonplace there is a desire to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Professors and lots of other stakeholders would like to be more aware of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Students want to know how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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