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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies subjects having to do with open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning are making it possible for people in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that blended learning institutions are having to attend to today because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can teachers guarantee that the quality of schooling provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can organizations assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders deal with low motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and numerous other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these intriguing new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this increasing desire for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This new book also considers the major controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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