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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in electronic educational technology have enabled humans in all parts of the world to be participants in online classes. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. MOOCs are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations are dealing with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators handle issues like low student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and numerous other stakeholders would like to better grasp these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Educators want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This thrilling new book also investigates the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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