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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which deals with subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses. Recent gains in distance learning have enabled students in nations all around the world to participate in courses online. These massive online courses are typically free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online education institutions are having to deal with today because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can institutions assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOCs? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle issues like inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As electronic education technology becomes more available there is a necessity to comprehend how MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Trainers want to better understand how massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding demand for information MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This inspiring new book also reviews the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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