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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources and massive open online courses. The latest improvements in elearning technology have made it possible for people in nations all around the world to participate in courses via the Internet. These massive open online courses are free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that learning technology institutions have to consider in 2015 because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can institutions guarantee that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is satisfactory? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Hungary to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders want to gain a better understanding of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Intellectuals want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This gripping new book also deals with the controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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