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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores subjects related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in distance learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all around the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning organizations are having to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers assure that the schooling provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can we assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Kingman Reef to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high student attrition?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these intriguing new open education initiatives. Everyone wants to gain an understanding of how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desideratum for knowledge the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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