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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which discusses topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent improvements in online learning technology are making it possible for learners all around the world to be participants in online classes. These massive open online courses are free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that learning technology organizations are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Brazil to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations get a handle on inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and lots of other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these interesting new open educational ventures. Corporations want to better understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this expanding desideratum for facts the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource issues. This sensational new book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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