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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Brand new advances in e-learning technology enable humans all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. MOOC classes are almost always free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions must deal with now that blended learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can participants certify that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can institutions certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Miriada X to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants manage problems like low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders want to better comprehend the outcomes of these fascinating new open education ventures. Students want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this need for details the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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