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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled students all around the world to take classes online. These massive open courses are normally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions have to deal with now that elearning technology is developing so fast. How can participants certify that the quality control for these MOOC classes is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Norway to conduct these MOOC classes? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can stakeholders manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more abundant there is a growing demand to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these open educational undertakings. Public servants want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing desideratum for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open education resource topics. This inspiring new book also deals with the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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