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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates topics having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning technology have provided the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in online classes. These massive open courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that online education institutions have to struggle with more than ever because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators assure that the quality control for these massive open online courses is passable? How can students ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like France to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle issues like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desideratum to better understand how MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Public servants want to perceive how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational subjects. This scholarly new book also describes the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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