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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for humans in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massive open online courses are almost always free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so fast. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can participants ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different strategies are being used by institutions like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are in use today? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more abundant there is a growing desire to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and lots of other participants desire to better perceive the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational initiatives. People want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing need for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also discusses the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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