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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that considers subjects regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. New advancements in online learning technology have made it possible for humans all around the world to take part in classes online. These massive open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. This book answers many questions about MOOCs and other forms of open education. How can we ensure that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like Puerto Rico to conduct these massively open online courses? What experimental teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can organizations deal with inadequate student motivation and high attrition?

As online learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding demand to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants need to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these significant new open education ventures. People want to know how these massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this crescive desire for information the inspiring new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational subjects. This definitive new book also addresses the most important controversies associated with massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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