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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New improvements in digital education technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massively open online courses are usually free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can teachers assure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Brown University to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants deal with inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more procurable there is a growing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and numerous other stakeholders would like to be more aware of these new open education initiatives. Educators want to grasp how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education topics. This sensational new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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