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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers subjects relating to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in e-learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that e-learning institutions have to deal with today because online education technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more procurable there is a growing need to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to be more aware of these open education initiatives. Academics want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for knowledge the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education topics. This inspiring new book also articulates the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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