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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches issues relevant to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest improvements in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in all parts of the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are mostly free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that online learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by organizations like Udemy to conduct these massive open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations manage low student motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education technology becomes more procurable there is a desideratum to understand how MOOCs are being conducted. Scholars and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these interesting new open educational initiatives. Public servants 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 expanding desire for details MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This inspiring new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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