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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning institutions are struggling with in 2015 because online education technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Bolivia to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can we handle problems like poor student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a developing desire to understand how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to perceive how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This inspiring new book also explores the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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