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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in learning technology have provided the means for students all around the world to take part in courses online. Massively open online courses are generally free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that blended learning institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so quickly. MOOCs support interactions between students and professors with user forums and other forms of online communities. How can teachers ensure that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford University to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations handle problems like poor student motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants need to better perceive the outcomes of these new open educational ventures. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this expanding desideratum for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource issues. This intriguing new book also examines the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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