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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. Modern developments in technology-enhanced learning are enabling people in all parts of the world to take part in classes via the Internet. Massive open online courses are typically free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that blended learning organizations have to struggle with in 2015 because technology-enhanced learning is improving so swiftly. How can participants certify that the quality control for these massively open online courses is decent? How can institutions ensure that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What business models are being used by organizations like British Sovereign Base Areas to conduct these MOOCs? What assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can participants handle low student motivation and high learner attrition?

As e-learning technology becomes more available there is a desideratum to gain a better understanding of how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants need to understand these fascinating new open education undertakings. Universities want to better understand how MOOC courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this demand for data the book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOC courses and other open education subjects. This inspiring new book also studies the key controversies associated with massively open online courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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