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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which addresses topics related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all aver the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of subjects that blended learning institutions have to consider today because learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can we certify that the training provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Yale University to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle problems like inadequate motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more available there is a developing demand to comprehend how massive open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and many other participants would like to be more aware of these new open education undertakings. Scholars want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the major controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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