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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take part in classes online. These MOOCs are almost always free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that elearning technology organizations are considering today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can organizations ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants make sure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like Netherlands Antilles to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle issues like low motivation and high attrition?

As electronic educational technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and numerous other participants need to better perceive these new open education undertakings. Lecturers want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this increasing desideratum for information the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open education issues. This definitive new book also articulates the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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