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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to take online classes. Massive open online courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Canada to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desideratum to understand how massively open online courses are being conducted. Students and many other stakeholders would like to better grasp these open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also explores the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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