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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that investigates topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern gains in elearning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations are considering now that distance learning technology is advancing so fast. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can organizations be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by institutions like Vanderbilt University to conduct these MOOCs? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing necessity to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Lecturers and many other participants desire to better grasp these compelling new open educational endeavours. Public servants want to understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education issues. This exciting new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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