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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology have enabled learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations are considering in 2015 because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Diego to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers deal with poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing demand to gain more knowledge about how MOOC courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants would like to understand these significant new open educational undertakings. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing need for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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