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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to take part in online classes. These MOOC classes are generally free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that distance learning organizations are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by institutions like San Diego County Office of Education to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like poor motivation and high attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more abundant there is a increasing desire to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Professors and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these fascinating new open educational initiatives. Lecturers want to know how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing demand for data the interesting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education issues. This sensational new book also investigates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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