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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Recent advances in elearning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are commonly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that blended learning institutions have to deal with more than ever because elearning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is decent? MOOCs are a form of distance education. How can institutions ensure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Heard Island and McDonald Islands to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants handle inadequate learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants would like to better perceive the outcomes of these compelling new open education ventures. Intellectuals want to comprehend how massively open online courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desire for information the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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