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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New evolvements in blended learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to participate in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning institutions are dealing with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can we certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can participants make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Malta to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these exciting new open education experiments. Trainers want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also explores the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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