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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines subjects relating to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. New developments in online learning technology are providing the means for people all around the world to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that blended learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is developing so fast. How can we assure that the instruction provided by these MOOCs is respectable? How can institutions be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Eliademy to conduct these MOOCs? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators deal with the problems of poor motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more procurable there is a developing desideratum to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. The open educational resources movement was the inspiration for the first MOOCs. Scientists and numerous other participants need to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Everybody wants to know how these massively open online courses can be enhanced. To respond to this developing desideratum for information MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOCs and other open education issues. This amazing new book also addresses the major controversies associated with MOOC classes and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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