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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers issues related to open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These massive online courses are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online learning technology organizations must deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is adequate? How can students ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle poor student motivation and high attrition?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open educational experiments. Professors want to perceive how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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