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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses subjects regarding open education resources and massive open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning have empowered people all over the world to take courses via the Internet. These MOOC courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education organizations have to struggle with more than ever because distance learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can participants be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is acceptable? How can we certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online classes? What strategies are being used by organizations like Miriada X to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions deal with low student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As distance learning becomes more available there is a necessity to be aware of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and many other participants would like to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Universities want to perceive how massive open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this developing demand for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This intriguing new book also examines the major 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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