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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that articulates issues pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent evolvements in elearning technology have provided the means for people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. These online MOOCs are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online learning institutions are having to consider now that technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can stakeholders ensure that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Eliademy to conduct these MOOC classes? How can institutions manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student attrition?

As blended learning technology becomes more abundant there is a expanding demand to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Universities and many other stakeholders would like to gain more knowledge about the outcomes of these open educational endeavours. Everyone wants to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this desideratum for facts the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also articulates the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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