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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which talks about topics having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Recent advances in elearning technology are empowering people in nations all around the world to participate in online classes. These MOOCs are almost always free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that online learning organizations are struggling with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can teachers certify that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants deal with the problems of low learner motivation and high student attrition?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing necessity to comprehend how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and lots of other stakeholders would like to better understand the outcomes of these new open educational endeavours. Universities want to gain an understanding of how massive open online courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This inspiring new book also explores the major controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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