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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which reviews subjects relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in blended learning have provided the means for students in nations all aver the world to participate in online classes. These MOOC classes are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a increasing desideratum to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other stakeholders desire to better grasp these fascinating new open educational ventures. Professors want to understand how MOOC courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This definitive new book also studies the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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