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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies subjects relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for learners all over the world to take classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Udemy to conduct these MOOC courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these significant new open education endeavours. Corporations want to grasp how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational resource subjects. This definitive new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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