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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that analyzes topics relevant to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent evolvements in online learning technology are providing the means for students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses via the Internet. Massively open online courses are free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that e-learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can organizations certify that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOC classes is acceptable? How can participants guarantee that educators are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Honduras to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can educators deal with the problems of low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a developing need to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other participants need to gain more knowledge about these interesting new open education ventures. Scientists want to understand how these MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this expanding desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This amazing new book also considers the controversies associated with these online MOOCs and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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