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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which considers issues regarding open education resources and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in e-learning have enabled people in every nation on earth to take part in classes online. Massive open online courses are commonly free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that blended learning institutions are considering more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality of these MOOCs is acceptable? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What different business models are being used by organizations like edX to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of poor learner motivation and high attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more procurable there is a increasing need to perceive how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open educational endeavours. Students want to comprehend how MOOCs can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this increasing need for information the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education resource subjects. This gripping new book also examines 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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