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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that examines topics pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern improvements in online education have made it possible for people in nations all aver the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that blended learning institutions are considering today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions make sure that the quality of schooling provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by institutions like Wellesley College to conduct these MOOC courses? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the issues of inadequate student motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a growing necessity to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants want to better grasp these new open education undertakings. Universities want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this increasing desire for details MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational topics. This book also addresses the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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