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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which studies topics pertaining to open education resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern evolvements in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in nations all around the world to participate in classes online. These online MOOC courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that online learning institutions are struggling with now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so rapidly. How can we guarantee that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is passable? How can learners certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Ashmore and Cartier Islands to conduct these massively open online courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations deal with the issues of poor student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more prolific there is a expanding desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Educators and lots of other stakeholders want to better perceive these open educational experiments. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how these MOOCs can be made better. To meet this need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This definitive new book also researches the most important controversies associated with MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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