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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which examines topics relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in distance learning enable people all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the education provided by these MOOC courses is good? This open education book offers guidelines for others hoping to create a highly engaging MOOC-based learning experience. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Serbia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these significant new open educational ventures. People want to grasp 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 increasing need for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational resource topics. This amazing new book also articulates the controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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