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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in blended learning technology have empowered students in every nation on earth to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning institutions must deal with in 2015 because learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations be assured that the quality control for these MOOCs is good? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What strategies are being used by institutions like Kiribati to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to understand these promising new open educational ventures. Instructors want to better understand how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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