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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that explores issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOC). The latest developments in digital education technology have provided the means for learners in every nation on earth to participate in courses online. These MOOC classes are typically free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning organizations have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can participants ensure that the quality of education provided by these massive open online courses is respectable? How can institutions be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What strategies are being used by organizations like MenaVersity to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with low learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing desire to be aware of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and lots of other participants would like to better understand these compelling new open education undertakings. Scientists want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC classes can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To handle this developing desire for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education resource issues. This thrilling new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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