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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates subjects relating to open educational resources and massive open online courses. Brand new changes in elearning have provided the means for students all over the world to take part in classes online. These massive online courses are usually free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are considering now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Greenland to conduct these MOOC classes? How can educators manage problems like inadequate learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational ventures. Trainers want to grasp how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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