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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which examines topics regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. Recent changes in online education have provided the means for humans all around the world to take part in online courses. Massive open online courses are generally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that technology-enhanced learning institutions are considering more than ever because blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we assure that the quality of training provided by these MOOC courses is respectable? How can institutions assure that educators are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these MOOC classes? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more available there is a expanding need to understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Academics and many other participants want to better grasp the outcomes of these interesting new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to comprehend how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To satisfy this desideratum for data the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This exciting new book also discusses the controversies associated with these MOOC classes and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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