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MOOCs and Open Education is a book that addresses topics relevant to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent developments in technology-enhanced learning are providing the means for learners in nations all aver the world to take part in courses online. These massive open courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that blended learning organizations have to deal with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can participants assure that the teaching provided by these MOOC classes is decent? How can organizations certify that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach courses online? What different business models are being used by institutions like edX to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can we manage poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As digital elearning technology becomes more commonplace there is a developing demand to gain a better understanding of how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other stakeholders need to be more aware of these intriguing new open education endeavours. Public servants want to know how these MOOCs can be made better. To handle this desideratum for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open education topics. This gripping new book also addresses the controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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