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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that explores subjects relating to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses. Modern changes in online learning have made it possible for people in all parts of the world to participate in online classes. These massively open online courses are ordinarily free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of topics that technology-enhanced learning organizations have to deal with more than ever because blended learning technology is advancing so rapidly. How can stakeholders be assured that the quality of instruction provided by these MOOCs is tolerable? How can organizations be assured that teachers are properly credentialed to teach online classes? What business models are being used by organizations like Egypt to conduct these MOOCs? What experimental teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can organizations manage problems like poor student motivation and high dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a increasing demand to be aware of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other stakeholders desire to better comprehend the outcomes of these exciting new open educational undertakings. Trainers want to gain an understanding of how these MOOC courses can be enhanced. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for details the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open education issues. This dramatic new book also deals with the controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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