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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that articulates issues relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses. Modern gains in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for humans all around the world to participate in classes via the Internet. These massive open online courses are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that elearning technology organizations are having to attend to today because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can participants guarantee that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can participants assure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Comoros to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As e-learning becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to understand how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Corporations and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these open education initiatives. Public servants want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be made better. To satisfy this growing need for knowledge the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational topics. This book also talks about the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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