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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that studies topics relating to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOC). Recent gains in distance learning technology are empowering people in all parts of the world to participate in classes online. Massive open online courses are usually free for learners but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are many issues that blended learning institutions are considering today because distance learning technology is improving so fast. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can participants ensure that the quality control for these MOOC classes is passable? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC courses? How can proper quality standards be consistently defined and maintained? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can institutions deal with inadequate motivation and high attrition?

As digital learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding desideratum to grasp how these massively open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and lots of other participants desire to better perceive these compelling new open education endeavours. Trainers want to understand how these MOOCs can be made better. To satisfy this crescive desire for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of MOOC courses and other open educational issues. This gripping new book also investigates the most important controversies associated with these massive open courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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