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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. These MOOC classes are customarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that elearning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Germany to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding necessity to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants need to be more aware of the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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