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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which articulates issues having to do with open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest developments in blended learning technology have made it possible for people all over the world to take courses online. These MOOCs are free for students but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are several issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to struggle with now that e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC classes is tolerable? How can institutions assure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach online? What business models are being used by organizations like Mongolia to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and evaluation strategies are in use today? How can organizations manage problems like inadequate motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As digital e-learning technology becomes more procurable there is a expanding need to gain a better understanding of how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other stakeholders need to understand the outcomes of these compelling new open educational endeavours. Corporations want to comprehend how MOOC courses can be improved. To handle this growing demand for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massive open online courses and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also researches the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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