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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects pertaining to open education resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New gains in technology-enhanced learning have enabled learners in all parts of the world to take courses online. These massive open online courses are typically free but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are a lot of issues that blended learning organizations are dealing with today because online learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can organizations make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is passable? How can stakeholders assure that teachers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like United Kingdom to conduct these massively open online courses? What evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can educators manage issues like inadequate learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As electronic educational technology becomes more prolific there is a expanding demand to gain more knowledge about how these massive open online courses are being conducted. Scientists and numerous other participants need to better grasp the outcomes of these exciting new open educational initiatives. Intellectuals want to gain an understanding of how these massively open online courses can be improved. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To respond to this growing desire for knowledge MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open educational resource issues. This authoritative new book also explores the key controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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