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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that examines topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). The latest gains in blended learning are empowering students all over the world to be participants in courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that distance learning organizations have to struggle with today because distance learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can stakeholders make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can organizations deal with the problems of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open education undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend 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 growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This interesting new book also describes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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