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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new improvements in online education technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that elearning organizations are struggling with today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants ensure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing necessity to gain more knowledge about how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Researchers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education issues. This intriguing new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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