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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines subjects having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent changes in blended learning technology are enabling learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that elearning technology organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants make sure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Isle of Man to conduct these massively open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to be more aware of these promising new open educational ventures. Students want to comprehend how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this developing desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This scholarly new book also examines the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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