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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which articulates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern advances in blended learning technology make it possible for people all over the world to be participants in classes online. MOOC courses are commonly free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that e-learning organizations are having to deal with now that online learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the instruction provided by these massive open online courses is adequate? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Excelsior College to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital learning technology becomes more available there is a growing demand to better understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and lots of other participants would like to better understand the outcomes of these significant new open education experiments. Lecturers want to perceive how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this expanding desire for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education resource topics. This thrilling new book also examines the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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