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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent changes in distance learning technology have empowered learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online classes. These massive online courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several subjects that e-learning technology institutions have to consider now that elearning technology is advancing so quickly. This collected edition details a series of recent reports and interesting announcements related to MOOCs. How can participants certify that the education provided by these MOOC classes is satisfactory? How can organizations guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like French Guiana to conduct these MOOCs? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions handle issues like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a growing need to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders desire to better understand the outcomes of these exciting new open education initiatives. Scientists want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this desideratum for information the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open education issues. This new book also addresses the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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