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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new evolvements in distance learning technology have empowered learners all over the world to be participants in online classes. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. These online MOOC courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that elearning institutions are having to consider more than ever because blended learning technology is improving so swiftly. How can organizations assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Midway Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are optimal? How can stakeholders manage issues like low student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education becomes more abundant there is a need to comprehend how massively open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these new open education endeavours. Academics want to grasp how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this growing need for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This exciting new book also examines the key controversies associated with these online MOOCs and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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