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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. New improvements in blended learning technology have empowered people in nations all aver the world to take online classes. These online MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so fast. How can organizations ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is all right? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Khan Academy to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other stakeholders desire to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This book also articulates the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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