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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest changes in blended learning technology enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are usually free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that online learning technology institutions are struggling with today because learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners certify that educators are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As blended learning becomes more available there is a expanding need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders need to better perceive the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also analyzes the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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