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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics having to do with open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Recent gains in electronic educational technology have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to take part in courses via the Internet. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. MOOCs are open because they encourage open access via the Internet for all learners. Massive Open Online Courses (MOOCs) allow an unlimited number of learners in a single class. These massively open online courses are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations are having to deal with more than ever because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can institutions ensure that the training provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can organizations assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online? What business strategies are being used by institutions like Maldives to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can institutions deal with the issues of low 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 blended learning technology becomes more available there is a expanding necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Universities and numerous other stakeholders would like to gain a better understanding of these promising new open educational ventures. Scientists want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this developing desire for data the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open courses and other open education resource issues. This amazing new book also analyzes the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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