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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology are enabling students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is good? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desire to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants want to better comprehend these compelling new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this crescive need for information the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This amazing new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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