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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advancements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that learning technology organizations have to consider now that learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators ensure that the schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can we make sure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Sao Tome and Principe to conduct these massive open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage inadequate learner motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more procurable there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand these important new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this demand for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This gripping new book also discusses the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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