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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses issues pertaining to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in blended learning technology have empowered people all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that distance learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can we ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is good? How can students assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by organizations like University of Colorado System to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a developing desideratum to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational ventures. Intellectuals want to understand how MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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