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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines issues relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Brand new developments in blended learning have enabled students in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive online courses are normally free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are having to consider now that online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can stakeholders certify that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is acceptable? How can organizations certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Coursera to conduct these massive open online courses? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers deal with low learner motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Teachers and many other participants would like to gain more knowledge about these compelling new open educational endeavours. Scientists want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be enhanced. To meet this increasing desideratum for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also examines the key controversies associated with these massive open courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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