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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about issues regarding open educational resources and massively open online courses. New improvements in elearning technology have provided the means for humans in all parts of the world to take part in classes online. These MOOC courses are ordinarily free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can educators certify that the quality of these MOOCs is good? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these massive open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage issues like poor learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a demand to grasp how MOOCs are being conducted. Professors and many other participants desire to better understand these important new open education initiatives. 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 growing need for knowledge the intriguing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also researches the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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