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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with issues regarding open educational resources and massive open online courses. Recent developments in online education enable people in every nation on earth to be participants in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are customarily free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can institutions certify that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Bolivia to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more widespread there is a desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and lots of other participants need to gain a better understanding of these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Scientists want to understand how MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also describes the major controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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