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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that describes subjects having to do with open education resources and massively open online courses. The latest improvements in blended learning technology have provided the means for learners in all parts of the world to take part in online courses. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that distance learning organizations are having to attend to today because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can institutions certify that the instruction provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can institutions ensure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like United States to conduct these MOOC classes? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a increasing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other stakeholders need to better grasp the outcomes of these new open educational initiatives. Everybody wants to better understand how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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