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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which describes topics relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Brand new developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for students in all parts of the world to take online classes. MOOCs are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online education institutions are dealing with now that technology-enhanced learning is improving so fast. How can educators make sure that the teaching provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can we ensure that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As electronic education technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Instructors and lots of other stakeholders need to understand these fascinating new open education initiatives. Instructors want to grasp how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open educational subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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