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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to take online classes. Massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can we handle problems like low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Instructors want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing demand for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This definitive new book also deals with the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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