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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new improvements in learning technology are providing the means for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These MOOCs are usually free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that e-learning technology organizations are having to deal with today because e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the training provided by these MOOCs is passable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Palmyra Atoll to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these intriguing new open education endeavours. Scientists 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. In response to this increasing desire for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also reviews the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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