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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that considers issues related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology are empowering learners in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning organizations have to deal with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants be assured that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Solomon Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers deal with the problems of poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a growing demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants need to be more aware of these significant new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to better understand how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing demand for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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