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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics regarding open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning technology are making it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are mostly free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the quality of teaching provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can participants ensure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC classes? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like Tunisia to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As elearning becomes more commonplace there is a desideratum to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these important new open education ventures. Students want to better understand how these MOOC classes can be improved. In response to this growing desideratum for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open educational topics. This scholarly new book also articulates the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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