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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in learning technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These MOOC courses are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that blended learning institutions are having to struggle with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Samoa to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers manage problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these new open educational initiatives. Academics want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding demand for details the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This stimulating new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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