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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest gains in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in nations all aver the world to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are usually free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous subjects that online learning organizations have to consider now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations guarantee that the quality control for these MOOC courses is adequate? How can institutions be assured that educators are properly credentialed to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like openHPI to conduct these massively open online courses? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can we deal with inadequate motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to perceive how massive open online courses are being conducted. Public servants and many other participants want to better understand the outcomes of these compelling new open education initiatives. Scholars want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To respond to this growing need for knowledge the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC classes and other open educational subjects. This 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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