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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in online education have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take classes online. This MOOC book describes methods for making lectures more interesting and getting students more engaged in learning. These massive online courses are generally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that elearning technology organizations have to deal with today because blended learning technology is improving so fast. How can organizations certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is decent? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Stanford Online to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders handle low motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more prolific there is a need to gain a better understanding of how MOOCs are being conducted. Instructors and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education endeavours. Educators want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open education resource issues. This dramatic new book also researches the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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