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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new gains in e-learning have empowered humans in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These massive open online courses are normally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning institutions have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations make sure that the training provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can we assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by institutions like UC Berkeley to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can institutions handle low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing need to be aware of how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education issues. This stimulating new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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