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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. The latest gains in elearning have made it possible for people all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that online learning technology organizations are dealing with now that elearning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can organizations certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like South Ossetia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open education undertakings. Scholars want to understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing demand for data the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This scholarly new book also explores the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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