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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses topics relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent changes in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These online MOOCs are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. This MOOCs book describes the best practices in blended learning based on decades of research. There are several issues that e-learning technology organizations must deal with today because online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can we certify that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like OpenupEd to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants want to understand the outcomes of these exciting new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to better understand how these MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing desire for facts the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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