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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that talks about issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Modern improvements in distance learning have provided the means for students in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that learning technology organizations are having to attend to more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like University of California, San Francisco to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more procurable there is a necessity to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Academics and many other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Trainers want to perceive how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for details the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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