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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses topics related to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Brand new improvements in blended learning technology have made it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take classes online. These MOOC classes are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that e-learning institutions have to consider more than ever because learning technology is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage issues like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Scholars want to know how massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational issues. This new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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