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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern advancements in blended learning make it possible for students in every nation on earth to participate in online courses. These massive open courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with now that elearning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by institutions like UWashingtonX to conduct these MOOC courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can teachers manage problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As elearning becomes more prolific there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these important new open educational endeavours. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational resource topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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