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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that analyzes issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern changes in blended learning make it possible for people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOCs are generally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that elearning organizations must deal with more than ever because elearning technology is improving so quickly. How can educators ensure that the quality of these MOOC courses is tolerable? This book conveys life-changing stories that might inspire others to try experiencing MOOCs and open education. How can participants certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more commonplace there is a expanding necessity to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better comprehend the outcomes of these intriguing new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to gain more knowledge about how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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