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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which talks about topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Modern developments in online learning are enabling people all over the world to take part in classes online. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few issues that technology-enhanced learning organizations must deal with today because e-learning technology is advancing so swiftly. How can stakeholders assure that the quality of education provided by these massively open online courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business strategies are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are in use today? How can teachers handle poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As blended learning becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how MOOC courses are being conducted. Students and numerous other stakeholders would like to better comprehend these fascinating new open education endeavours. Instructors want to gain an understanding of how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this expanding need for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This book also explores 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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