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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in distance learning technology are making it possible for students all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are usually free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that elearning institutions are having to struggle with now that learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can students certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like MOOEC to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a demand to comprehend how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to better grasp these promising new open educational ventures. Researchers 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. To meet this increasing desideratum for facts the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education subjects. This amazing new book also researches the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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