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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews topics related to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOC). New evolvements in online learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to take online classes. This MOOCs book conveys practical strategies which can be easily incorporated into face-to-face, blended, and online classes. These online MOOC courses are usually free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning organizations have to consider more than ever because distance learning technology is improving so fast. How can teachers make sure that the education provided by these massively open online courses is respectable? How can learners assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Jersey to conduct these massive open online courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with the issues of low student motivation and high student attrition?

As digital education technology becomes more widespread there is a expanding desire to be aware of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these open educational experiments. Researchers want to understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for data the thrilling new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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