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MOOCs and Open Education is a book which researches subjects regarding open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses. The latest developments in online education technology have made it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take courses online. These massive online courses are customarily free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that technology-enhanced learning institutions are struggling with more than ever because learning technology is developing so swiftly. How can participants guarantee that the quality of teaching provided by these massive open online courses is all right? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online MOOC courses? What business models are being used by organizations like Guinea-Bissau to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What experimental evaluation strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can organizations manage inadequate student motivation and high learner dropout rates?

As blended learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing need to gain more knowledge about how these MOOCs are being conducted. Students and numerous other participants desire to be more aware of the outcomes of these important new open education endeavours. Everybody wants to understand how massively open online courses can be made better. Online assessments for MOOCs can be difficult to conduct effectively and reliably. To meet this growing desire for information the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This dramatic new book also considers the key controversies associated with these online MOOC courses and OERS. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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