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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that deals with topics related to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest changes in e-learning have provided the means for learners in nations all around the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations must deal with now that learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What business models are being used by institutions like The Bahamas to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can we manage problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants want to better perceive these fascinating new open education endeavours. Educators want to gain more knowledge about how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding need for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational subjects. This stimulating new book also talks about the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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