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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Brand new gains in distance learning technology make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in online classes. These online MOOCs are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massive open online courses? What different strategies are being used by institutions like One Month to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding demand to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to better understand these compelling new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also addresses the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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