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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in distance learning have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can students ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Uruguay to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other participants want to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these important new open educational initiatives. Professors want to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This definitive new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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