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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that investigates subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Recent gains in blended learning technology are providing the means for people in nations all around the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that elearning organizations are considering now that technology-enhanced learning is developing so quickly. How can teachers make sure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can institutions certify that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What different business models are being used by organizations like Rwaq to conduct these MOOC courses? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital learning technology becomes more widespread there is a increasing need to perceive how massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other participants want to understand these fascinating new open education experiments. Scholars want to understand how MOOCs can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this increasing need for details the exciting new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource topics. This stimulating new book also researches the key controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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