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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes issues pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning are providing the means for people in every nation on earth to participate in online classes. MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions must deal with more than ever because online education technology is developing so swiftly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like Academic Earth to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more widespread there is a need to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Lecturers and many other stakeholders desire to better perceive these significant new open educational initiatives. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for information the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open education resource subjects. This definitive new book also analyzes the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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