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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent evolvements in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in every nation on earth to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOCs are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that learning technology institutions have to struggle with now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. How can participants certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What business strategies are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education becomes more available there is a developing desire to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these interesting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this desire for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education topics. This book also describes the controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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