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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that discusses issues relating to open education resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest gains in blended learning technology make it possible for learners in every nation on earth to be participants in online courses. MOOC courses are normally free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of topics that learning technology institutions are dealing with now that e-learning technology is advancing so fast. How can institutions be assured that the quality of education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants certify that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What different business models are being used by organizations like Maldives to conduct these massive open online courses? What assessment strategies and experimental teaching practices are in use today? How can organizations handle problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more available there is a necessity to perceive how MOOC courses are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders need to better grasp these intriguing new open education undertakings. Scholars want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be improved. To respond to this growing desire for data the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource subjects. This scholarly new book also considers the key controversies associated with these MOOCs and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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