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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which addresses subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning are enabling students in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. These massive online courses are generally free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that blended learning institutions have to struggle with today because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can institutions assure that the schooling provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can organizations certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What different business models are being used by institutions like Cook Islands to conduct these MOOC courses? What assessment strategies and original teaching practices are optimal? How can educators handle issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

The ultimate purpose of massive open online courses is to provide education to more people all around the world. As online education becomes more widespread there is a developing desideratum to understand how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Corporations and many other participants need to better comprehend the outcomes of these significant new open educational undertakings. Researchers want to better understand how these MOOCs can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This book also deals with the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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