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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that researches topics regarding open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advances in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to take online classes. These MOOC classes are mostly free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few topics that elearning organizations are struggling with more than ever because e-learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can teachers certify that the education provided by these massively open online courses is satisfactory? How can we be assured that instructors are properly credentialed and qualified to teach massively open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like France to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can we get a handle on poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As technology-enhanced learning becomes more widespread there is a increasing desire to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Academics and numerous other stakeholders need to better understand these compelling new open educational undertakings. Corporations want to grasp how massively open online courses can be enhanced. In response to this developing desideratum for knowledge the book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also analyzes the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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