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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes issues related to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in electronic educational technology are making it possible for humans in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. Massively open online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology organizations have to deal with in 2015 because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators be assured that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What strategies are being used by organizations like Somalia to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can teachers manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open educational initiatives. Students want to gain more knowledge about how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this growing desideratum for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education resource topics. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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