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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in distance learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massively open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are having to struggle with today because blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators guarantee that the quality of training provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can learners guarantee that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Tonga to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle problems like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of these promising new open education initiatives. Teachers want to comprehend how MOOCs can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource issues. This inspiring new book also researches the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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