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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in digital education technology make it possible for students all around the world to participate in courses online. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning technology institutions are dealing with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the schooling provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like NovoEd to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders get a handle on low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a necessity to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Students want to perceive how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this crescive demand for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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