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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advancements in elearning technology have made it possible for humans all over the world to take part in classes via the Internet. These MOOC classes are ordinarily free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that e-learning technology organizations have to deal with now that blended learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers ensure that the training provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can stakeholders assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low motivation and high attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more prolific there is a increasing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Instructors and many other participants desire to be more aware of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Teachers want to know how these MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this expanding desire for facts the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational issues. This interesting new book also deals with the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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