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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers topics relevant to open educational resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for humans all around the world to take online classes. These online MOOC courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because online learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these massively open online courses is passable? How can students assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different strategies are being used by organizations like Slovakia to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators manage poor learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As learning technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to better understand how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other participants would like to better grasp the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to know how MOOC classes can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This interesting new book also considers the most important controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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