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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which investigates issues having to do with open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take classes via the Internet. MOOC courses are ordinarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations are considering more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can educators certify that the quality of teaching provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed for teaching online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Australian Antarctic Territory to conduct these massively open online courses? What innovative teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more widespread there is a desideratum to comprehend how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and lots of other stakeholders want to better grasp these important new open education undertakings. Teachers want to perceive how MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. In response to this developing need for facts MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This interesting new book also considers the key controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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