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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent developments in blended learning technology are empowering students in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are mostly free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions are struggling with today because distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can organizations make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Saudi Arabia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators get a handle on inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital educational technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to understand these exciting new open education experiments. Teachers want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also describes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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