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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics relating to open educational resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advances in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that online learning institutions have to consider today because online learning technology is developing so quickly. How can teachers certify that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Monaco to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are optimal? How can participants get a handle on low motivation and high dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more abundant there is a desideratum to perceive how MOOC classes are being conducted. Professors and many other participants want to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Educators want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this growing demand for details the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open educational topics. This stimulating new book also examines the key controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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