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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent improvements in distance learning technology are making it possible for learners in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are normally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online education organizations have to struggle with today because blended learning technology is developing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can stakeholders be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Saint Helena to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Lecturers and numerous other stakeholders desire to understand these significant new open education initiatives. Trainers want to comprehend how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also deals with the major controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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