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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in learning technology make it possible for people in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are almost always free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning organizations must deal with now that distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can participants be assured that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Netherlands to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more commonplace there is a growing desire to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Scholars and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Everybody wants to understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education subjects. This stimulating new book also describes the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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