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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which considers topics pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in technology-enhanced learning are making it possible for learners all around the world to take courses via the Internet. These massively open online courses are normally free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that e-learning technology institutions are considering now that e-learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOCs is satisfactory? How can organizations make sure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Japan to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions handle poor student motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more widespread there is a desire to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Teachers and numerous other stakeholders need to be more aware of these compelling new open educational undertakings. Academics want to perceive how these MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this crescive desideratum for facts the amazing new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massively open online courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates 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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