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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New changes in electronic educational technology have made it possible for learners all around the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massive online courses are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that e-learning technology institutions are struggling with in 2015 because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can institutions make sure that the teaching provided by these massive open online courses is tolerable? How can learners ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high attrition?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants desire to better grasp these important new open educational ventures. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This book also discusses 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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