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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that reviews issues regarding open education resources and massively open online courses (MOOCs). New developments in distance learning are making it possible for students in every nation on earth to take part in online courses. These online MOOC courses are free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that e-learning technology institutions are considering more than ever because technology-enhanced learning is advancing so fast. How can teachers be assured that the instruction provided by these MOOC courses is all right? How can stakeholders be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach MOOC classes? What business models are being used by organizations like openHPI to conduct these MOOC classes? What experimental assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we deal with low motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more available there is a growing desideratum to gain more knowledge about how MOOCs are being conducted. Scientists and lots of other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education initiatives. Researchers want to comprehend how these massive open online courses can be made better. To respond to this increasing demand for knowledge the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This authoritative new book also reviews the major controversies associated with massively open online courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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